Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Coat – Petite Petite by Lydia Montreal 1940s day dress minimalist silhouette and structured silk

minimalist silhouette and structured silk fabric are characteristic of mid-century formalwear

34” long from mid-neck to the cuff

does up with only two ribbon ties at the bust and the body is made in a shorter length

but the construction and quality of the piece is almost for sure Italian - I’ve had other 70s era Italian men’s suede coats

highlighted by the YSL monogram for a subtle yet recognizable designer detail

Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Coat – Petite Petite by Lydia Montreal 1940s day dress minimalist silhouette and structured silkThis vintage black velvet coat by Petite Petite by Lydia of Montreal dates to the early 1960s and features a swing style silhouette with raglan sleeves and a distinctive velvet bow tie neckline. The coat is made from soft black cotton velvet and has a slightly flared shape designed to be worn over dresses or suits. The coat features a rounded collar, wide velvet neck tie forming a soft bow, flapped side pockets, and above wrist length sleeves typical